JAPAN

Highlights: Sony Bank plans a USD-backed stablecoin for its entertainment platforms. Users can pay for subscriptions and content without credit cards. Sony Bank aims for a 2026 launch with regulatory approval and Bastion partnership. Sony Bank, the online banking unit […]

Highlights: Japan plans a new law requiring crypto exchanges to hold reserve funds. Rules will ensure customer assets are returned safely if exchanges go bankrupt. Major hacks like Mt. Gox and DMM Bitcoin push for stronger protections in Japan. Japan […]

Highlights: Japan’s asset managers are planning crypto investment trusts before 2026. FSA aims to reclassify crypto under securities law by 2026. SBI targets ¥5 trillion AUM in crypto-focused ETFs and trusts. Japan’s largest asset managers are planning to enter the […]

Highlights: PayPay now supports crypto purchases and withdrawals on Binance Japan. Binance Japan is expanding beyond bank transfers with PayPay Money. The PayPay-Binance Japan integration enhances user experience and lowers transaction fees. PayPay, the crypto-focused payment provider operated by SoftBank […]

Highlights: Japan will classify cryptocurrencies as financial products under the Financial Instruments and Exchange Act. The new flat tax rate on approved crypto assets will be 20%, down from 55%. Exchanges must disclose details about 105 crypto tokens, including risks […]

Highlights: Japan’s FSA reportedly backs the collaboration of three of the country’s biggest banks to issue stablecoins. The Japanese regulatory body wants to test whether the nation’s regulatory framework can support stablecoins jointly issued by multiple banking groups. The FSA […]

Highlights: Japan’s JPYC Inc. launches yen-based stablecoin to modernize payments and strengthen its position in digital finance. Analysts predict JPYC will accelerate Japan’s transition toward a fully digital economic ecosystem. The stablecoin seeks to enhance transaction efficiency and support blockchain-based […]

Highlights: Quantum Solutions acquired 2,365 ETH in one week, becoming the top Ethereum DAT outside the U.S. ARK Invest’s Cathie Wood praised Quantum’s milestone as Japan’s first institutional-grade ETH DAT. The company raised $180 million to expand its Ethereum holdings. […]

Highlights: Asian exchanges increase checks as firms move funds into Bitcoin and other assets. Japan allows crypto treasury listings, but with clear and strict transparency rules. More investors show interest as companies reveal Bitcoin holdings and higher values. Asian stock […]

Highlights: Japan’s FSA may permit banks to acquire and hold cryptocurrencies for investment purposes. The regulator also considers allowing banks to register as cryptocurrency exchange operators. Over 12 million crypto accounts already exist in Japan, underscoring regulatory urgency. Japan’s top […]

Highlights: Japan’s three largest banks plan to launch stablecoins to modernize payments and boost transaction efficiency. The stablecoins will operate on MUFG’s Progmat platform, supporting multiple blockchain networks. Stablecoin integration in Japan signals rising demand for digital payments. Japan’s three […]

Highlights: Japan is set to ban crypto insider trading in cryptocurrencies and will impose fines on illegal gains from trades. The rules will strengthen oversight and define which actions count as violations. Japan plans to protect investors and reduce market […]